Archive for September 23rd, 2011

Navy F-18D performed two successful test firings of the AIM-9X Block II, the latest version of the Sidewinder, enhanced with Lock on After Launch capability. Photo: Raytheon

AIM-9X Block II Successful in Flight Tests

September 23, 2011 at 16:03 8 comments

The U.S. Navy recently completed two successful live fire tests of the Raytheon AIM-9X Block II Sidewinder air/air missile. Following the recent approval for Raytheon to enter low rate initial production, AIM-9X Block II is now scheduled to enter operational testing in spring 2012.

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Turkish Aerospace Industries ANKA UAV Unmanned Aerial Vehicle. Photo: TAI

Turkey, Egypt Discuss Possible Export of Anka UAV

September 23, 2011 at 08:09 22 comments

Turkey is ready to sell the new ANKA Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicles to Egypt. Ankara has already approved a contract signed between with Egypt, for the transfer of six fast intervention vessels.

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